Excess stomach acid

Taking too much antacid may cause file stomach to secrete excess stomach acid. Consult file primary care provider or pharmacist about appropriate dose Do not use the maximum dose for more than 2 weeks, except under file supervision of a primary care provider. 

Most indigestion tablets are made of aluminium or magnesium hydroxides. The hydroxide in the tablet removes the excess stomach acid via a simple acid-base neutralization reaction ... 

Milk of Magnesia is an alkaline (basic) water suspension and creamy-like suspended form of magnesium hydroxide, MglOH). It is used as an antacid to neutralize excess stomach acid. Magnesium can also be used in the form of Epsom salts as a treatment for rashes and as a laxative. A more important commercial use of Epsom salts is in the tanning of leather, as well as in the dyeing of fabrics. 

You have likely heard the term neutralization in advertisements, such as neutralizes 47 times its weight in excess stomach acidity in reference to a leading antacid (base). Neutralization is the strategy behind applying lime (a base) to soil to combat too much acidity. 

Chemical terms such as anion and cation may be unfamiliar to most nonscientists, but acidhas found a place in everyday language. Commercials advertise the latest remedy for the heartburn caused by excess stomach acid. The nightly news may report the latest environmental impact of acid rain. Wine lovers know that wine sours because its alcohol has turned to acid. Acid comes from the Latin word acidus, meaning sour, because when tasting compounds was a routine method of identification, these compounds were sour. 

How does an antacid work to counteract excess stomach acid ... 

Acidity in the stomach is provided by 0.03 M hydrochloric acid, HCl(a ). Sometimes, a person s stomach gener-ates too much acid. The discomfort known as heartburn results when the acid solution is forced into the esophagus. Heartburn can be temporarily relieved by taking an antacid to neutralize the excess stomach acid. 

You should know the active ingredient in any antacid product before you ingest the product, and you should never use an antacid product for more than a few days without consulting a doctor. It is best to avoid the need for an antacid in the first place. You can minimize the production of excess stomach acid by following a healthy diet, avoiding stress, and limiting your consumption of coffee, fatty foods, and chocolate. 

Antacids often contain carbonates, for example, sodium hydrogen carbonate, calcium carbonate, and magnesium carbonate. A carbonate-containing antacid neutralizes excess stomach acid by reacting with acid to produce carbon dioxide. 

This is one of the reactions that occurs in a human digestive system when an antacid containing relatively insoluble magnesium hydroxide neutralizes excess stomach acid. 

The same principle applies to acid indigestion. Rather than swallow lye (ugh ) or some other strong base to neutralize excess stomach acid, most people take antacids. Antacids typically contain salts such as calcium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate), and magnesium carbonate, all of which are salts of weak acids. These... 

A good herbalist treats people, not diseases. Ten patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis would get ten different protocols based on their unique constitutions and symptom pictures. Some parts of the treatments may overlap, but Chris Smith, who is 72 years old, chronically constipated, has impaired circulation, and suffers from insomnia in addition to rheumatoid arthritis, presents a very different picture than does Angela Jones, who is 32 years old, has terrible premenstrual and menstrual problems, hyperchlorhydria (excess stomach acid), and migraine headaches as well as rheumatoid arthritis. A well-done herbal protocol will use differential diagnosis and energetics to create a specific treatment for each person. 

Fran s junk-food breakfast and her worrying about the exam combine to give her an annoying case of acid indigestion, which she calms by drinking some baking soda mixed with water. The baking soda contains a base that neutralizes some of her excess stomach acid. 

An antacid can relieve heartburn by neutralizing excess stomach acid. 

Histamines also stimulate secretion of stomach acid. When this response occurs frequently, the result can be chronic heartburn. The reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus can result in erosion of tissue and ulceration. The excess stomach acid may also contribute to development of stomach ulcers. The drug marketed as Tagamet (cimetidine) has proven to be an effective inhibitor of this histamine response, providing relief from chronic heartburn. 

One well known use of calcium carbonate is as an antacid, a substance that neutralizes excess stomach acid (hydrochloric acid HC1) and relieves the symptoms of acid indigestion, heartburn, upset stomach, and sour stomach. Large amounts of the chemical are also used for a variety of industrial uses, including ... 

The best known use for magnesium hydroxide is as an antacid in the form of milk of magnesia. Since magnesium hydroxide is a base, it reacts with excess stomach acid, which reduces heartburn and the discomfort of upset stomach. 

Calculating Ion Concentration Magnesium hydroxide is a white soiid obtained from seawater and used in the formuiation of many medications, in particuiar those whose function is to neutraiize excess stomach acid. Determine the hydroxide ion concentration in a saturated soiution of Mg(OH)2 at 298 K. The Ksp equais 5.6 x 10 . ... 

There is no reason to worry about calcium carbonate dissolving in your coffee. Calcium carbonate is actually the active ingredient in many antacid preparations. Just as it neutralizes excess stomach acidity, it neutralizes excess coffee acidity. So, finally, it all makes sense. Since coffee is more acidic than water, it is better at preventing the buildup of limestone scale. But what the brown brew may do to our internal plumbing is a different story altogether. 

Although one reference text on traditional Chinese medicine contraindicates flowering quince in persons with excessive stomach acid (Bensky et al. 2004), another reference does not indicate any such concern (Chen and Chen 2004). 

Until recently, it was believed that excess stomach acid caused stomach ulcers. It has now been proved that the cause is instead a bacterial infection and that ulcers can be successfully treated with antibiotics. The 2005 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Barry J. Marshall and J. Robin Warren for their discovery of the role of Helicobacter pylori in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. 

Acids are important chemicals. They are used in cooking to produce the surprise of tartness (from lemons) and to release CO2 bubbles from leavening agents in baking. Vitamin C is an acid that is an essential nutrient in our diet. Our stomachs release acid to aid in digestion. Excess stomach acid can produce heartburn and indigestion. Bacteria in our mouths produce acids that can dissolve tooth enamel to form cavities. In our recreational activities we... 

A The base in an antacid neutralizes excess stomach acid, relieving heart-brnm and acid stomach. 

This bubbling does not contribute to the antacid s ability to neutralize stomach acid, but it does make for great commercials and feels pleasant when consumed. The rest of the bicarbonate ions neutralize excess stomach acid via the same reaction. Because of its sodium content, people with hypertension (high blood pressure) should avoid this form of antacid. 

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